Spec Pharmacy Tech II (JR24-37400)

Camden Clark Memorial Hospital - Parkersburg, WV

Full-time

Parkersburg, WV

Hospitals

About the position

The Spec Pharmacy Tech II position at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital Corporation involves assisting in various aspects of drug distribution that do not require the professional judgment of a pharmacist. The role includes preparing sterile products and chemotherapy, managing controlled substance distribution, and performing other specialized duties within the pharmacy. Technicians are expected to function in accordance with established standard procedures and guidelines under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. This position is critical in ensuring that medications are accurately prepared and delivered to patient care areas, contributing to the overall efficiency and safety of the pharmacy operations. In this role, the pharmacy technician will be responsible for reading physicians' orders, preparing medications, and delivering them to various patient care units. The technician must have a solid understanding of pharmaceutical and medical terminology, as well as the ability to interpret lists to replenish patient medications accurately. The position requires meticulous attention to detail, especially when preparing and delivering controlled substances, as well as maintaining necessary records to comply with regulations. Additionally, the pharmacy technician will take inventory of medication supplies, analyze stock levels, and replace outdated or deteriorated medications. The role also involves performing arithmetic calculations for dosage determinations and conducting initial checks for prescribed doses based on patient weight. Overall, the Spec Pharmacy Tech II plays a vital role in supporting the pharmacy team and ensuring that patients receive their medications safely and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drug distribution that does not require the professional judgment of a pharmacist.
• Prepare sterile products and chemotherapy as needed.
• Manage controlled substance distribution and maintain necessary records.
• Read physicians' orders and prepare medications for dispensing.
• Deliver medications and drug supplies to various patient care units.
• Understand and use standard pharmaceutical/medical terms, abbreviations, and symbols.
• Replenish patient medications and deliver contents to patient care areas according to schedule.
• Take inventory and analyze medication supplies, replacing outdated or deteriorated medications.
• Label products appropriately and perform arithmetic calculations for dosage determinations.
• Conduct initial checks for prescribed doses based on patient weight.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Nationally certified (PTCB or EXCPT) and registered with the WV Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician upon hire, or two years of pharmacy technician or healthcare experience with certification and registration within 15 months of hire.
• Must complete job-specific competencies or obtain specialty certification within 90 days of hire.

Nice-to-haves

• Associates degree or post high school education in a science field of study.
• Graduate of a pharmacy technician training program.